Dr. Alex Amaechi Ugwuja

Dr. Alex Amaechi Ugwuja is a SENIOR LECTURER in HISTORY AND INTERNATIONAL STUDIES Department, Faculty Of Arts in Nnamdi Azikiwe University

Dr. Alex Amaechi Ugwuja

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Alex Amaechi Ugwuja is in international relations and security studies. His research also deals on international economic relations as well as cultural and intellectual history. 

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History And International Studies, Faculty Of Arts, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.
Faculty/Unit:
FACULTY OF ARTS
Department/Sub-Unit:
HISTORY AND INTERNATIONAL STUDIES

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Interest Areas

African History, Military/Security/Intellectual History

Academic Qualifications

Degrees / Basic Certificates
1Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Doctor of Philosophy, October, 2017)
September, 2013 to September, 2017
PhD/International Studies History
2National Teachers' Institute, Kaduna. (Post-Graduate Degree, July, 2015)
January, 2014 to December, 2014
PGDE Postgraduate Diploma
3Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Master Degree, June, 2013)
October, 2010 to June, 2013
MA, Diplomatic History Diplomatic History
4Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Bachelor Degree, July, 2009)
October, 2005 to July, 2009
BA. History And International Studies

Relevant/Working Experience

1Project Manager, EAP1418
January, 2022 to September, 2022
2Lecturer I, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
March, 2019 to Present
3Lecturer I, Edo University, Iyamho (Now Edo State University University, Uzarihue
August, 2018 to March, 2019
4Assistant Lecturer/Lecturer II, Paul University, Awka
October, 2013 to August, 2018

Creative Output

Journal Articles
1Alex Amaechi Ugwuja, Chimdi Chukwukere. (2021, June), "Trade Protectionism And Border Closures In Nigeria: The Rice Economy In Perspective", Faculty of Arts, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Vol. 21, (Issue 1), pp 78-106
2Olivia Amaka Ochiawuto and Alex Amaechi Ugwuja. (2021, September), "IGBO SOCIO-CULTURAL VIEWS AGAINST FEMINIST ABORTION RIGHTS’ ADVOCACY: WHOSE RIGHT TO LIFE IS SUPREME?", Professor Ezenwa-Ohaeto Journal of Gender and Sexuality Studies
3Alex Amaechi Ugwuja. (2020, October), "Ashley Jackson, Of Islands, Ports And Sea Lanes: Africa And The Indian Ocean During The Second World", Journal of African Military History, Vol. 4, (Issue 1), pp 164-165
4Ngozi Ojiakor, Alex Amaechi Ugwuja. (2020, October), "The Igbo In Nigeria: Human Rights Abuses And The Question Of Restitution”, 1967-2002", Department of History and International Studies, Vol. 1, (Issue 1)
5Alex Amaechi Ugwuja. (2020, September), "Vigilante Outfits And Security In Nigeria: The Anambra State Situation, 1999-2015", Institute of African Studies University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Vol. 2, (Issue 1)
6Alex Amaechi Ugwuja. (2020, October), "BIAFRAN ARMS, VIOLENT CRIME AND SOCIAL (DIS) ORDER IN POSTWAR NIGERIA, 1970-201", Journal of the Historical Society of Nigeria, Vol. 29, pp 74-99
7Alex Amaechi Ugwuja and Jude Emeka Onyishi. (2020, August), "FEMALE POLITICAL PROTESTS IN COLONIAL AND POST-COLONIAL NIGERIA: THE ABEOKUTA WOMEN’S REVOLT AS A FRAMEWORK, 1945-1999", Professor Ezenwa-Ohaeto Journal of Gender and Sexuality Studies, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 42-43
8Alex Amaechi Ugwuja. (2018, October), "Biafra’s Arms Challenge And The Politics Of Weapons Procurement, 1967-1970”", Department of History and International Studies, University of Ilorin.
9Alex Amaechi Ugwuja. (2018, July), "The United States’ Africa Command (AFRICOM) and Africa’s Security in the Twenty-First Century", Renaissance University Journal of Management and Social Sciences, Vol. 4, (Issue 1), pp 61-88
10Alex Amaechi Ugwuja. (2018, May), "‘At Daggers Drawn’: History, Political Science and the ‘Soul’ of International Relations Discourse in Nigeria", Faculty of Arts, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Vol. 19, (Issue 1), pp 149-167
11Nkechi Rotimi, Kanayo L. Nwadialor, Alex Amaechi Ugwuja. (2016, June), "NIGERIAN PENTECOSTAL CHURCHES AND THEIR PROSPERITY MESSAGES: A SAFEGUARD AGAINST POVERTY IN NIGERIA? 1980 – 2014", Mgbakoigba: Journal of African Studies, Vol. 5, (Issue 6), pp 10-22
12Alex Amaechi Ugwuja, Douglas Ikechukwu Obike. (2016, May), "Kidnapping and Hostage-Taking in Anambra State of Nigeria: Socio-Economic and Security Costs, 2007-2013", COOU Journal of Arts and Humanities, Vol. 3, pp 3
13Alex Amaechi Ugwuja, Ikechukwu Douglas Obike. (2016, June), "Kidnapping And Hostage-Taking In Anambra State Of Nigeria: Security And Socio-Economic Costs, 2007-2013", Faculty of Arts, Chukwuemeka Odimegwu University, Igbariam
14Austin Uchechukwu Igwe and Alex Amaechi Ugwuja. (2015, May), "The United States and Global Agenda‐Setting on Security: An Assessment of the Impact of the ‘Bush Doctrine’ on the International System, 2002 – 2012", International Journal of Research
15Alex Amaechi Ugwuja, Bruno Collins Ibekilo, Chukwunonso Ekesiobi2. (2015, June), "Selective Cooperation in the Global South: Implications for Nigeria’s International Economic Relations, 2000-2010", Research on Humanities and Social Sciences, Vol. 5, (Issue 10), pp 20-35
16Constance Aharanwa, Kelechi Ubaku and Alex Amaechi Ugwuja. (2014, September), "Appraising the Encrustations of Globalization on Igbo Culture", Journal of Nigerian Languages and Culture, Vol. 15, (Issue 1), pp 29-44

Academic Leadership Qualities

Editorships
1Editor, "The Journal of Environment and Peace Building" (June, 2019)

Relevant Events Attended

Conferences
1"Lagos Studies Association", (LSA), 7th June, 2022 to 15th June, 2022; Online
2"African Studies of Association of Germany", (VAD), 22nd May, 2022 to 26th May, 2022; Physical
3"The Historical Society of Nigeria", (Conference), 12th October, 2021 to 15th October, 2021; Physical
Workshop
1"Lagos Studies Association", (Lagos Studies Association Writing Retreat), 8th June, 2022 to 8th June, 2022; Physical